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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you know when an equation has infinitely many solutions? How do you know when an equation has no solution?
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Assuming you are talking about linear equations:
infinitely many solutions if slopes and y-intercepts are equal.
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no solution if equal slopes and unequal y-intercepts.
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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